• Our Pacific Ridge Elementary calendar is also on our website and LINKED HERE. Upcoming events will be posted on this calendar.

• Our School District Calendar is posted to our school website and LINKED HERE for quick reference.

• Pacific Ridge Student Handbook
• Seaside School District Rights & Responsibilities (English & Spanish)

Each year as part of learning about government our 5th graders participate in Oregon's Kid Governor. A big congratulations to Phebe in Ms. DeBartolo's 5th Grade class!

There are 7 final candidates in the running for the Statewide Election for Oregon’s Kid Governor! The candidates have created campaign videos outlining why they want to be the 2024 Oregon Kid Governor, what leadership qualities they have, what community issue is important to them, and a three-point plan on how Oregon 5th graders can make a difference around the issue.

5th graders across Oregon will vote THIS week!

The candidates and their platform topics are below and you can click each to watch the video.

• Baseem—Community Issue: Finding Friendship in Schools
• Kaayva—Community Issue: Plastic Pollution is Hurting the Environment
• Lydia— Community Issue: Conserve and Protect Oregon’s Resources
• Phebe—Community Issue: Endangered Species
• Remy—Community issue: Discrimination
• Shaurya—Community issue: Prevent Racism
• Zoya—Community issue: Creating Mental Health Awareness in Kids

Attendance matters! There's a very strong correlation between good attendance and success in school. On the other hand, students who regularly miss school are also more likely to struggle in school.

It is our goal for our students to be at school 90% or more days for the entire school year. During the first week of November we will be having an attendance themed Spirit Week, coming to school everyday matters!

If your family is in need of support to help with attendance, please reach out to our Family Liaison or one of our school counselors. We're here to help!

Claire Penrod, PreK-5th Family Liaison cpenrod@seasidek12.org

Anna Martinez, K-2nd School Counselor, acmartinez@seasidek12.org

Kaile Jones, 3rd-5th School Counselor, kjones@seasidek12.org

Our PTO is looking for help with our Fall Festival, on Friday, November 17th in the evening. If you're interested please Sign-up HERE!

To volunteer in the Seaside School District, applicants must complete a background screening and agree to the following Volunteer Code of Conduct.

Click HERE to complete your background check: Please note that background checks typically take 1-2 weeks to process.

Volunteer Code of Conduct:

• I will sign in at the school office upon arrival.
• I will wear/show volunteer identification whenever I am volunteering in a school.
• I will follow the directions of the building principals, teachers, and other appropriate staff; I will ask for clarification if I have questions about school/district policy or rules.
• I understand that volunteers are role models for students and I will conduct myself in a professional, respectful manner at all times.
• I understand that when I volunteer my full attention is needed; I will not bring non-student children with me when I volunteer.
• I will be a good listener and will encourage students with positive words and comments. I understand that it is not a volunteer’s job to discipline students and will inform school staff immediately if discipline issues arise.
• I will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have in regard to student welfare and/or safety.
• I will use only adult bathroom facilities.
• I understand that Seaside School District has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion of all students. I will uphold district policies and values while volunteering. I will not share my personal or political views with students while volunteering.
• I will be dependable and on time; I will communicate with the school/teacher if I am unable to volunteer on my regular day/time.
• I will not possess or use tobacco/nicotine products, or be under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs on school property or during school events off campus.
• I understand that while volunteering I may learn private or sensitive information about students, families, or staff. I will keep information about students and/or staff confidential, except to carry out my volunteer duties or as outlined in this code of conduct.
• I will protect myself, and students, by always working within view of a school staff member.
• I will refrain from touching or hugging students, even if the student is the one who initiates the physical contact.
• I will silence my cell phone and refrain from use of my cell phone when volunteering.
• I will notify the School District Office immediately if I am arrested for a misdemeanor or felony sex, drug, assault or weapon related offense.

• Thank you for volunteering in our schools!

What? Fall Festival *see flyer below

Time? 5:30-7:30 PM

Where? Pacific Ridge Elementary (cafeteria, hallway & gym)

The annual Community Thanksgiving Meal hosted jointly by the Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District, Helping Hands and the Sunset Park & Rec Foundation is offered to anyone in the community in need of a hot meal on Thanksgiving day (November 23) and served from 12-2pm with to-go food available.

They are also in need of community volunteers and some food donations to help make this event happen. If you’d like to volunteer or donate, please fill out this link: https://forms.gle/PoUXoxRNRfy3VeFh7.